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Intel, Nokia work on new pocket computer project

Intel Corp. and Nokia Corp. said Tuesday they're joining forces to build better technology for smart phones and other mobile Internet devices.

Technology / Business

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Acer to offer Google's Android in netbook PCs

(AP) -- Small new "netbook" computers from Acer Inc. will come with Google Inc.'s Android operating system if buyers desire, instead of Windows from Microsoft Corp.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Semiconductor revenue to fall 22 pct in 2009: Gartner

Worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to decline by 22 percent this year, market research firm Gartner said Thursday.

Technology / Semiconductors

created May 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Intel lawyer: 'uphill battle' to fight EU charges

(AP) -- Intel Corp.'s top lawyer says that fighting the European Union's record $1.45 billion antitrust fine will be an "uphill battle."

Technology / Business

created May 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Intel hit with $1.45B fine in Europe

(AP) -- Intel Corp. was fined a record $1.45 billion by the European Union on Wednesday for using strong-arm sales tactics in the computer chip market - a penalty that could turn up the pressure on U.S. regulators ...

Technology / Business

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Tech firms could see fallout from antitrust shift

(AP) -- If the Obama administration is serious about more aggressively responding to antitrust complaints, some of technology's biggest companies could have to rethink their business strategies or expansion plans.

Technology / Business

created May 12, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

AMD posts deeper loss, shares fall

(AP) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s loss widened in the first quarter as demand and prices for its microprocessors slumped and charges for the biggest restructuring in the company's 40-year history took ...

Technology / Business

created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How to choose a surge protector

Question: The consensus is that it's proper to insert surge protectors between the power source and the computer. The question is, how big? How many joules? Is it true that they "wear out" in a year or so?

Technology / Other

created Apr 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Knowing when to fold: Engineers use 'nano-origami' to build tiny electronic devices (Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Folding paper into shapes such as a crane or a butterfly is challenging enough for most people. Now imagine trying to fold something that's about a hundred times thinner than a human hair ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Feb 25, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (10) | comments 0